Dhigufaru Island Resort

Property Highlights

The property opened in 2016 and was last renovated in 2020. It offers guests a choice of beautiful villas set across the beach, overwater or partially overwater (semi water villas) .

Enjoy stunning ocean views from most parts of the resort.

On the resort's eastern side, Boaku is a sheltered beach with a natural pool where guests can enjoy sun rises, and kids can play for hours together.On the western side, Veli, a wide expansive beach forms the perfect setting for witnessing mesmerising sunsets. Besides the scenic beaches, the resort offers an overwater recreation centre with a karaoke room, lounge, games room and gym.For relaxation, there is a luxurious spa with a reflexology centre as well as a beachfront pool. For the little ones, the resort has a kids' club with pool, play area, library and planned activities.Guests can enjoy scuba diving sessions under the guidance of the on-site PADI-certified diving centre. The resort's location close to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve ensures that there will be plenty to see on your dives.Sign up for dolphin watching excursions, fishing trips with the traditional line and pole, and visits to local islands. Sandbank picnics and dinners can be arranged on request.Contactless check-in/checkout, daily housekeeping, currency exchange, concierge and laundry services offer added convenience. Hindi and English-speaking staff are available for assistance.

For dining, there are 4 outlets on-site. Besides 24-hour room service, the property offers barbecues, and a choice of halal and vegetarian food.Start each day with American, Asian, Continental or Italian breakfast dishes.

How to Reach the Property

The resort is located on Dhigufaru Island in Baa Atoll that is famous for its diving sites and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.The island in itself has different kinds of beaches, including a sheltered beach with a natural pool that is calm and great for kids.

The property offers seaplane transfers from Male International Airport. It is a 40-minute flight and costs USD 445 per adult, USD 265 per child (2 to 12 years) , and is free for infants (up to 2 years) .Alternatively, guests can opt for domestic flight + speedboat transfers from Male International Airport. The total travel time is 70 minutes, and it costs USD 390 per adult, USD 286 per child (2 to 12 years) and USD 130 for infants (up to 2 years) .The costs are for roundtrip/return transfers and inclusive of taxes. Transfers are mandatory and guests have to share details of arrival and departure flights at least 72 hours prior to arrival.Payment has to be done directly at the property. The property will arrange for the transfer and share details such as pick-up point, kiosk at the airport etc.

Food & Dining

• Dine at any of the 4 outlets on-site.
• Athiri - Savour seafood, especially Japanese dishes and pair them with the best wines at this specialty restaurant.
• Enjoy the ocean views as you dine.
• Dhandifulhu - The main restaurant, Dhandifulhu serves delicacies from across the world including Maldives. 
• Stunning ocean views and a bar that serves an extensive range of cocktails enhances your dining experience.
• Thundi Pool Bar - This poolside bar serves snacks, light meals, afternoon tea/coffee and exotic cocktails.  
• Raagudi Bar - This bar is known for its extensive collection of whisky and fine champagne, served by friendly bartenders.
• Guests can also request private dinners on the beach or in the villa's terrace/sundeck. 
• Guests can start their day with champagne breakfasts by the poolside. 

Room details and Amenities

• Each villa here is either on the beach or steps away from it.
• Besides air-conditioning, each villa has a minibar, tea/coffee-making facilities, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and private safe.
• Love seats and sun loungers add to the comfort level.
• En-suite bathrooms have a bathtub, indoor and outdoor showers, bathrobes, hairdryer and toiletries.
• Families can opt for the 2-bedroom Family Villa.
• Water villas offer direct access to the lagoon and a private sun deck too.
• Villas with private pool are available.
• Rare among Maldivian resorts, Semi Water Villas are villas positioned half on the beach and half overwater. 
• Sangu Suite, the presidential suite boasts a private pool, sundeck and direct access to the beach as well as the lagoon. 

Activities & Experiences

• Start your day by witnessing mesmerising sunrises at Boaku beach, a jog on its pristine white sands or a work out at the overwater gym.
• Relax with a swim in the beachfront pool or a luxurious spa session.  
• Spend your evenings playing games and enjoying karaoke sessions at the overwater recreation centre. 
• The little ones can have fun at Boaku's natural pool or the pool at the kids' club. Besides the pool, the club has a dedicated play area, library and planned activities.
• Experience the mesmerising beauty of Maldives with scuba diving sessions in the famed diving sites of Baa Atoll.
• Enjoy sandbank picnics, dolphin watching cruises and fishing trips with the traditional line and pole.
• Visit local islands for a glimpse of Maldivian culture and lifestyle. 

For Couples

Couples can stay in the resort's private pool villas, and enjoy champagne breakfasts by the poolside, sandbank picnics and private dinners on the beach.Guests can also enjoy the following benefits for special occasions (occasion and proof required for each at the time of booking) :A bottle of wine and bed decoration on arrival for honeymoon.